USA Today–Bestselling Author: He insisted on no strings—but now he's offering her a ring . . . Ramon Velaquez, heir to the Velaquez winery, clearly stated his cardinal rule to Lauren Maitland—he can't promise her more than a red-hot affair. But though she heard the words, her heart wasn't listening—and she left with more than the memory of their blissful night together . . . Two years later, Ramon finds Lauren again. She's independent, strong, and mother to a little boy. One look at the child and Ramon knows he's his. There's only one thing for it: a marriage of convenience—for the sake of his son and heir . . .